How to Set Up Your Perfect Custom Bong: Build A Bong with Weeday!

There’s something deeply satisfying about smoking from a bong that’s truly yours. From the way it hits to how it looks, your bong should reflect your personality and smoking style. With Weeday’s Build Your Own Bong system, you can customize everything—from functionality to aesthetics—making your next session smoother, cooler, and more expressive.

Whether you’re a seasoned toker or just diving into the world of glass bongs, this guide will walk you through what a bong is, what the parts are, and how to choose the best setup for you.

What Is a Bong, Anyway?

A bong—also known as a water bong—is a filtration device used for smoking dry herbs or flower. It cools and filters smoke by passing it through water, which helps reduce harshness and delivers smoother inhales. Bongs come in a variety of styles and materials like glass, silicone, and acrylic, but glass bongs remain the gold standard for taste and aesthetics.

Wondering how it all works? Check out our full breakdown on how a bong works and its anatomy.

Choosing Your Base: The Foundation of Your Bong

The base is the backbone of your setup—it affects everything from stability to how big your hits are. It also doubles as the water chamber, giving you a smoother, filtered session.

Types of Bases to Consider:

• Regular Base: A balanced option for everyday use.
• Bubbler Base: Compact and portable, perfect if you're looking for a mini bong that still delivers smooth draws.

If you’re new to shopping for bongs, a beaker bong shape offers great stability and holds more water for cooler hits—perfect for beginners.

Selecting Your Tube: Percolators & Ice Catchers

Now let’s talk performance. Your tube choice determines how your smoke flows—and how smooth it feels.

Regular Tubes

Your tube or mouthpiece is how you inhale the smoke from your bong. First, it’s filtered through the downstem in your base and then comes up through the tube. You can add extra filtration or cooling in the tubes below!

Percolator Tubes

These break the smoke into smaller bubbles, which increases surface area and cools it down for smoother hits. If you’re after smoothness, a Percolator Bong is a must. Learn more about why percs matter.

Ice Catcher Tubes

These allow you to add ice cubes into the bong neck. An Ice Catcher Bong offers that crisp, chilly inhale that's perfect for hot days or sensitive throats. Worried about cleaning this bong? Don’t worry we have a cleaning guide here with tips and tricks for cleaning Ice catcher bongs. 

Picking the Perfect Downstem

The downstem is the connector between your bowl and the water chamber. It directs the smoke into the water and starts the filtration process.

Weeday offers downstems in stylish color options—Green, Purple, Iridescent, and Charcoal—so you can match them with your other pieces for a cohesive look. A well-fitted downstem makes all the difference in both function and form.

Choosing Your Bowl Piece: Size & Style Matter

The bowl is where your flower goes, and size matters here depending on how you like to smoke.

Small Bowls

Ideal for solo sessions, microdosing, or conserving flower.

Big Bowls

Perfect for sharing or those who prefer larger hits.

Just like the downstems, you can customize your look with colorful bowl options that align with your setup. Choose Green, Purple, Iridescent, or Charcoal to create a cute bong that reflects your personal style.

Customizing Your Bong’s Look: Colored Glass & Covers

Here’s where the fun really starts. Personalization is what makes Weeday’s modular bongs some of the coolest bongs out there.

Colored Borosilicate Glass

Add a splash of personality with classic color tints or go modern with Iridescent and Charcoal options.

Silicone Bong Protector

Keep your gear protected while adding style. These bong covers make your bong even more travel-friendly, and they're especially handy if you're into silicone bongs for their durability.

Mix and match pieces to create one of the cutest bongs on the market. Your setup can be bold and vibrant or sleek and understated—your call.

Adding the Final Touch: Built-In Pokers for Easy Cleaning

No one wants to dig around for a paperclip mid-session. That’s why Weeday offers built-in pokers that slide neatly into your bong setup.

Why you’ll love it:

• Keeps your piece clean between hits and simplifies deep cleaning later.

Customization tip: Choose a poker color that matches or contrasts your other pieces for a little extra flair.

When you're ready for a deep clean, check out our step-by-step guide to bong disassembly.

FAQ: How to Choose the Right Bong Setup for You

Choosing your perfect bong setup comes down to a few personal preferences:

• Are you smoking solo? Go with a mini bowl or regular bowl—whatever suits your vibe.
• Are you smoking in groups? A larger bowl is great for sharing. And don’t forget to grab a Weeday bong mouth cover for a more hygienic session!
• Do you travel often? Go with a mini bong or a bong with a bubbler base.
• Do you want cooler and cleaner hits? Definitely consider a Percolator Bong or Ice Catcher Bong.
• What’s your vibe? Sleek, modern, playful, vibrant—we’ve got cool and cute colors for every personality.

For more tips, take a peek at our How to Use a Bong Guide.

Build Your Custom Bong Today

Building your own bong isn’t just about function—it’s about creating something that fits your lifestyle, your taste, and your smoking preferences. Whether you’re going for a minimalist setup or one of those colorful, cute bongs that spark conversation, Weeday gives you the tools to make it happen.

Explore our Build Your Own Bong Collection and start crafting your custom piece today. Your perfect glass bong is just a few clicks away.